class 1 HGV Driver

Job Description:

Job Summary

As an HGV Driver, you will be responsible for transporting goods safely and efficiently across various routes from Corby to customer sites. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to think fast on your feet whilst you’ll be expected to cover a variation of both palletised and handball deliveries and collections. You will utilize your delivery driver experience to ensure timely and accurate deliveries whilst adhering to all safety regulations. Reporting to the Transport Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the organisation’s reputation for reliability and professionalism. Join our team to contribute to our distribution success in a fast-paced environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Include the following:

• Undertaking daily pre & post inspections of your vehicle in line with DVSA requirements
• Performing basic repairs and maintenance and prompt defect reporting to ensure vehicle roadworthiness is upheld
• Safely securing vehicle loads to meet load security requirements
• Organising the most efficient routes and utilizing in house software to ensure accurate PODs are obtained for all deliveries & collections
• Keeping informed of road closures, accidents and traffic diversions
• Liaising with customers and the transport office regarding ETA’s and delivery updates
• Supervising and assisting with the loading and unloading of deliveries into customer delivery locations
• Updating vehicle logbooks, recording deliveries and tracking mileage
• Complying with all vehicle compliance and health & safety engagement procedures

Job Details

• Monday to Friday with potential overtime at weekends if available
• Contracted to 48 average pw in line with WTD regulations
• Occasional nights out expected (will be added to night out rota)
• Company credit card for night out expenses
• Start times 4am-9am
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (25 days basic entitlement)
• Sick pay
• Company Pension
• Free CPC training annually

Key Requirements

• Minimum two years class 1 or 2 HGV driving experience with less than 6 penalty points
• Valid driving license, digicard and CPC card (preferably up to date with training hours during current 5-year cycle)
• Physically fit to cover handball deliveries
• Excellent knowledge of UK road network
• Strong communication skills
• Customer service focused
• Safety first mindset
• Professional attitude
• Must have valid right to work in UK

Salary

£43000 with x 2 additional handball bonus payments paid in December and June.